To the backbone of our villages—the ladies who wake before the sun, who balance the chulha, the fields, the children, and the cattle—this one is for you.

Note: If "Jo" was a specific person's name, please replace "every village lady who" with "Jo." For example: "Jo, you wake up first..."

You are not "just a village lady." You are the farmer, the treasurer, the cook, and the healer. Don’t wait for permission to learn, to earn, or to speak. Start with one small change today.

Village Ladies Jo Patched -

To the backbone of our villages—the ladies who wake before the sun, who balance the chulha, the fields, the children, and the cattle—this one is for you.

Note: If "Jo" was a specific person's name, please replace "every village lady who" with "Jo." For example: "Jo, you wake up first..."

You are not "just a village lady." You are the farmer, the treasurer, the cook, and the healer. Don’t wait for permission to learn, to earn, or to speak. Start with one small change today.